Bullying is a major cause of school violence.If you witness bullying or are a victim of it, please report it immediately​.

Preventing school
violence

Random acts of violence in schools are uncommon. Usually there is a
history or series of events that leads up to a violent act. Violence in school
often stems from the following:

Social media rumors and bullying - this often
results in violence between those concerned.

An individual being singled out and targeted
by bullies. The victim is usually aware that the bully or bullies are
going to make a point of pushing, shoving or otherwise acting in a violent
manner toward them.

In both cases the violence can be predicted and prevented.
Early reporting of school violence to staff and administration is essential
to putting an end to violence in schools.

All school boards and schools have policies and procedures on student behaviour
which deals directly with school safety and security. They are highlighted in
the individual school's student handbooks and can be found on the school’s
website. School polices require students to wear visible school identification and will outline fire drills and lockdown drills.

A school lock down is a procedure which is initiated when school
officials believe that there is a credible threat to student and staff safety.
Lockdowns are used to protect students from school shooters, bomb threats, and
other forms of violence, but they can also be used when police are engaged in
an operation nearby, or when a national disaster has been declared.

When a lock down is ordered, people are told to stay inside their
classrooms and lock the doors to prevent people from entering. Windows mist be
​ shut, locked and covered with blinds to obscure visibility. People are
encouraged to stay away from doors and windows. The goal of a school lock down
is to keep students and staff safe. It is important to comply with the lock
down for safety reasons.

Educating the students and parents,
and counseling them on school expectations and the consequences of negative behaviour, plays a
great role in deterring many acts of school violence. All staff are expected to
respond firmly to behaviour which can harm people or property. School resource
officers are available to students and staff for individual or group
discussions on the topic of school safety and security and school violence.